Even if you don't know (or care) what a Btu is, you've probably seen a cooling system react violently once in your life. Usually taken for granted until it screws up, the cooling systems in our cars ...

The "hot" in hot rod has meaning. High-performance engines make power through heat. Heat is as much a part of the performance equation as fuel, air and spark. Heat expands air and provides an optimum ...

Conventional green coolant lasts two to three years or 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Extended-life orange and red coolants last five years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles under normal operating conditions. The ...

Many drivers wonder if red coolant is better than green, especially with so many options on the market. Red coolant generally ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

Taking care of your engine is always a top priority. If not done correctly, it could lead to worse overall performance, make your car undrivable, and lead to a costly trip to the auto shop. While ...